Our Story

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Our Brand


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Our Fleet


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Our People


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GOTTA GO

At HK Express, in line with our “Gotta Go” spirit, our mission is to enhance travel accessibility across Asia and allow customers to discover limitless experiences through convenient and affordable flight options. 

As a member of the Cathay Group, HK Express has enabled tens of millions of passengers to travel on their own terms since transforming into a low-cost carrier. Whether travelling for leisure or business, visiting loved ones, or chasing new adventures, we aim to empower travellers to freely explore diverse cultures through our extensive flight network.  

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7-STAR SAFETY RATING

Safety is paramount to HK Express, ensuring the safety of our customers and crew is a 24/7 job where no expense is spared. We have been awarded the 7-star safety rating, the highest ranking an airline can get from Airlineratings.com.

Accredited by the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), HK Express is committed to delivering operational safety to our customers and crew. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.

HK Express is also a member of the Flight Safety Foundation. It is an international non-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to provide impartial, independent, expert safety guidance and resources for the aviation and aerospace industry.

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ON-TIME ARRIVAL PERFORMANCE

HK Express Airways (HK Express) has been ranked third globally and first in Asia for on-time performance among low-cost carriers in the recently released "2023 On-time Performance Review Report" by leading aviation data analytics firm Cirium. This recognition is a testament to our team's efforts and determination in ensuring our customers' safety and timely arrival at their destinations. 

OUR AWARDS
Event / OrganisationAwards & Honors
The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource ManagementThe Grand Award of Employee Experience
The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource ManagementThe Excellent Award in Employer Branding
The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management The Excellence Award in Gen Z Attraction
The Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management The Elite Award in Employee Happiness
Marketing InteractiveLoyalty and Engagement Awards 2024 - Bronze in the Best Use of Customer Data Analytics
Employee Experience Award 2024 Best Employee Engagement Communication Strategy Gold Award
Employee Experience Award 2024Best Employer Branding Bronze Award
Employee Experience Award 2024Best Recruitment Innovation Bronze Award
The Caring Company Scheme 2023/245 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
LinkedIn Annual Flagship Future Ready EventBest Employer Brand Silver Award
LinkedIn Annual Flagship Future Ready EventLearning Rising Star Award
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Transform Awards Asia 2023Best visual identity from the travel and tourism sector - Gold
Transform Awards Asia 2023Best brand evolution (business) - Sliver
HR Distinction Awards 2023Excellence in Employee Engagement - Gold
HR Distinction Awards 2023Excellence in Employer Branding Award - Gold
HR Distinction Awards 2023Excellence in Employee Care & Wellbeing - Sliver
HR Distinction Awards 2023Excellence in Workplace Culture Award - Sliver
2023 CIO100 ASEAN Awards2023 CIO100 ASEAN Awards - Team of the Year - Customer Value Award
Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive EmploymentInclusive Education & Employment - Business and School Partnership Scheme Award
2023 On-time Performance Review ReportRanked #3 Globally and #1 in Asia for On-Time Arrival Performance
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CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards 2022Best Gen Z Attraction Award
The Caring Company Scheme 2021/225 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
Event / OrganisationAwards & Honors
The Caring Company Scheme 2020/215 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
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AirlineRatings.comTop 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2020 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating
Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020‘Good Safety Suggestion’ Award
Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020HKIA Safety Excellence Award – Merit
Airport Safety Recognition Scheme 2019/2020‘Role Model Safety Behaviour’ Award
CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards 2020Best Family-friendly Employment Policy Award – Platinum
Marketing Magazine DigiZ Awards 2020Best Data Activation Award – Gold
The HKIHRM HR Excellence Awards 2019/2020Excellent Change Management Award
Event / OrganisationAwards & Honors
AirlineRatings.comTop 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2019 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating
Asia eCommerce AwardsGold Award in e-Commerce Business of the Year
CTgoodjobs Best HR Awards 2019Gold Award in Best Employer Branding Award
HR AsiaHR Asia Best Companies to Work For 2019
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AirlineRatings.comTop 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2018 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating
Asia Recruitment Awards 2018Gold Award in Best Global Recruitment Strategy
HR Distinction Awards 2018Gold Award in Employer of the Year
HR Distinction Awards 2018Bronze Award in Excellence in Compensation and Benefits
HR Distinction Awards 2018Bronze Award in Excellence in HR Team of the Year
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AirlineRatings.comTop 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2017 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating
Star of Sina WeiboTourism Marketing Award
Event / OrganisationAwards & Honors
AirlineRatings.comTop 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2017 Perfect 7-Star Safety Rating
Business Traveller Asia-Pacific AwardsTop 3 Best Low-Cost Airlines